Women aren’t always taught to be powerful. Many of us are taught to be quiet, to stay small, to doubt our inner knowing. When I made the decision to move to Italy, I won’t lie—it was scary. I was doing it alone, with no clear roadmap. And as a woman, that brought up a lot. But somewhere deep down, I knew it was what I needed to do. That leap was one of the hardest—and most powerful—choices I’ve ever made. It stretched me, challenged me, and helped me grow into a version of myself I hadn’t yet met. A woman who trusts herself. A woman who knows her strength. Italy didn’t just give me a new home. It gave me space to reconnect with who I truly am. If you’ve been waiting for permission to take a leap of your own—this is it. You’re stronger than you think.